A homeless man had walked in with a terrible infection throughout his foot- so bad that if left alone, it would doubtlessly require an amputation. Luckily the man was admitted, and within minutes of his arrival the hospital called all of the staff Podiatrists to attempt to find a doctor who would be willing to come in and help treat …
In celebration of Susie’s life. Please join us at Natural Bridges Farm on Friday, June 24 at 2 PM to pay tribute to Susie MacMillen. There will be opportunities to share remembrances, a small reception will follow. Please feel free to bring food to share, writing, photos. If you need more information, please contact Forrest Cook at forrestc@homelessgardenproject.org Susie began …
As 2009 opened, I was issued a challenge – extended by my youngest sister to each of her six siblings – to make at least 500 pb&j sandwiches for the local soup kitchen or outreach center of my choosing. After strong-arming my Solstice partygoers into a couple of hours of focused sandwich making, my wife Christine and I had a …
Roughly seventeen years ago I first began my training experience making wreaths and working at the WOFE gardens on Washington Street and up at Natural Bridges Farm. Then in the year 2000, I worked at the farm primarily digging and planting beds and harvesting for that year. I also had the creative outlet making bouquets for CSA. Now I work …
Ingredients:For turnips:3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 pounds medium turnips (not Japanese), peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges1 1/2 cups water1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice For bread crumbs:2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs from a baguette1 tablespoon poppy seeds1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley Directions:Braise turnips:Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, then …
Ingredients:1 cup risotto (can also use barley but good old arborio is what we had)½ -1 cup chopped leek2 tablespoons olive oil½ cup white wine¼ teaspoon fresh thyme and/or sage1 cup canned or precooked beans5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth½ cup parmesan cheese2 tablespoons butter3 cups chopped choy and/or chard Directions:Heat broth in a sauce pan one the stove …
Ingredients:2 medium fennel bulbs (about 2 lbs.)2 garlic cloves, sliced2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root½ cup orange juice (or sherry)2 teaspoons sugarSalt and pepper to taste Directions:Slice off the root end and trim the stalks and feathery fronds of the fennel bulbs, reserving a few fronds for garnish, if desired. Cut the bulbs into halves, remove and …
Ingredients:2 tablespoons olive oil1 small red onion, diced1 clove garlic, de-germed and crushed1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or 3 small dried thai chiles, crushed1 lb zucchini or other summer squash, diced1 cup kale leaves roughly chopped (you just want the leaves, remove stems first)1 cup canned whole tomatoes3 tablespoons goat cheeseSalt and pepper to taste2 portions whole wheat penne pasta …
Ingredients:One bunch of kale1/2 teaspoon of sea saltFresh squeezed juice of two lemonsOne teaspoon of olive oilOne teaspoon of balsamic vinegarA pinch of cayenne pepper Directions:Rip the leaves of the kale apart into a large bowl and remove the stem. Add the lemon juice and sea salt. Thoroughly mix by hand or with a spatula for 20 minutes. Add the …
I am constantly struck by what a rarity it is in today’s world to see men and women working alongside each other as equals, as complementary parts of a larger whole. Perhaps that’s part of what makes being a part of the Homeless Garden Project’s community each Wednesday such an affirming, uplifting experience. Together with my married friends, Karen & …
